Zainab Riyaz Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Independently lead and support briefings for esteemed clients including the UK Health Security Agency and UNICEF, providing strategic insights and tailored recommendations on emerging health threats and countermeasures• Deliver in-depth, bespoke epidemiological analyses on mpox for major clients, such as the White House and Bavarian Nordic, focused on the interplay between health determinants, and disease impact, providing actionable insights to inform policy and strategic decisions• Author monthly reports on advancements in vaccine development for infectious diseases, highlighting clinical progress and competition analysis• Maintain and quality check a database comprising ~3000 vaccine medical countermeasures, including respective clinical trials and regulatory approvals, supervising a team of 2-3 external researchers to ensure data relevancy and correctness • Abstract selected for presentation at IDWeek 2024: ‘The Potential Impact of Vaccination on Clade I Mpox Cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Risk of Importation to the United States from International Travel’ (Role: First Author)

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for executive search project management, independently leading strategic market mapping and searches for global biopharma, biotech, and academic clients, including the Francis Crick Institute• Presented and defended search strategies for independent projects to senior leadership, honing research and presentational skills• Engaged with clients on a regular basis to update them on project progress and to explore potential new research avenues, thereby gaining advanced understanding of the pharmaceutical industry

London, England, United Kingdom

• Facilitated high-level appointments across the global life science industry, leading 6 successful searches in multiple therapeutic areas including Immunology, Oncology, and Rare Diseases• Discussed research strategies within the project team and delivered candidate shortlists for assigned searches, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment• Prepared regular client update reports to a meticulous standard, alongside contributing to client update calls, discussing the research process and market feedback• Interviewed and assessed competency in prospective candidates, demonstrating critical acumen and refining communication skills

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory), India

• Aided in the adaptation of rehabilitation services and patient care at a time of strict local curfew, altering in-person appointments to a virtual/telephone format• Organised and co-led an educational seminar on endometriosis and PCOS for 20 female adolescents aged 14-18, within a strict 20-day timeframe• Facilitated a fundraiser for the provision of sanitary products, combatting period poverty and aiding the de-stigmatisation of menstruation

Master'S Degree, Population Health, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Friends of MSF (2021/22) Dissertation: Inequalities in Antipsychotic Discontinuation • Utilised advanced.

Bachelor'S Degree, Pharmacology (Hons), First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: King's Women's Network: Volunteer (2018/19); KCL Kashmir Solidarity Movement: Treasurer (2019/20) Dissertation.